Leading Pitch One Of West Face

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Leading Pitch One Of West Face

Leading Pitch One Of West Face

Shirley leading pitch one of West Face of Dark Angel. She is starting the 5.9 fingers section (crux of pitch). Her foot slipped off a sandy hold (they're all sandy in Arches) and she took a small fall onto the ledge messing up her heel in the process (Feb. 18, 2006).
rpc
on Feb 23, 2006 7:45 pm
Image Type(s): Rock Climbing
Image ID: 175651

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Martin Cash

Martin Cash - Feb 23, 2006 10:25 pm - Voted 10/10

Is she ok?

No serious injuries I hope.

rpc

rpc - Feb 23, 2006 11:07 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Is she ok?

No, just a big bruise (black and blue heel). OK to stand in aiders and with approach shoes on but painful for rock shoes.

Dave Daly

Dave Daly - Feb 24, 2006 4:51 pm - Hasn't voted

Never Mind....

I got my question to you about her lead, answered here. Remember when i decked at JTree and posted to SP about. I can relate on the foot thing hurting. Heck, it;s been 2 years since that accident and my ankle will never be the same. Still tender....and stiff on cold days.

rpc

rpc - Feb 24, 2006 5:10 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Never Mind....

Hi Dave,

I remember your adventure. Yeah, the price of climbing I guess (various body aches to remind one of the outings & adventures :)

Shirley's black/blue heel effect is almost gone but we'll probably stick to aiders for one more weekend.

Thanks for visiting and hope your recovery will be 100% soon. Take care
Radek

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